GL420 Diesel...what will you pay?
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2008 GL 320, 2007 Silverado LTZ C3500 Duramax Turbo Diesel
OK let's assume GL Fahrer's translation is accurate. It would suggest that there was a 22K difference in price, for no other reason than, the V6 to the V8. Everything else is apples to apples and to add the same features as the 550 would cost an extra 10 - 12K.
I'm not buying it. There has never been a diesel engine in the history of diesel engines that added 22K to the price tag. My Duramax, the most expensive-to-date diesel engine in the US, minus the allison tranny, since all the GL's will have the 7 spd, cost a whopping $7200.
On the other hand, if the 22K got you the V8 diesel and all the trim of the 550,........... that would make sense.
I'm not buying it. There has never been a diesel engine in the history of diesel engines that added 22K to the price tag. My Duramax, the most expensive-to-date diesel engine in the US, minus the allison tranny, since all the GL's will have the 7 spd, cost a whopping $7200.
On the other hand, if the 22K got you the V8 diesel and all the trim of the 550,........... that would make sense.
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Originally Posted by scottybdiving
On the other hand, if the 22K got you the V8 diesel and all the trim of the 550,........... that would make sense.
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Originally Posted by StevethePilot
2 things; how is it currently sold in Europe, the V8 diesel - like the 320/450? The mock up for the US was like the 550 but that was for a Bluetec version. And also, I'd have to agree that the V8 alone wouldn't be worth $22K based on the reviews it's gotten (not the expected performance or mileage on the V8 that is currently being sold in Europe).
Fahrer - the price you posted for 420 included any options or was it the base model?
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We will probably NOT (meaning 99%) see the GL420 in the US market this year, next year or the year after that and maybe never. By the time it would be considered, there will be other engine combinations like a hybrid diesel or some other more efficient engine package available.
Just my humble opinion...:-)
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based on what gas vs diesel is right now, it would depend on what that extra 10mpg (possibly) at a cost of roughly $.30-.50 higher than premium fuel is.
Too me it wouldn't be worth an extra $20k... it would take FOREVER to get that $$ back. (are we assuming the 320 isn't available?)
Too me it wouldn't be worth an extra $20k... it would take FOREVER to get that $$ back. (are we assuming the 320 isn't available?)
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I base this on the comparative resale of the same vehicle with the same miles accompanying a gas engine. People will eagerly buy a diesel with 100K+ miles but are reluctant to purchase the same vehicle with a gas engine.
Will this apply to the MB diesel SUV's? Only time will tell. There is no data base yet for any conclusive discussion. If so, it definitely takes away some of the pressure for a vehicle to pay for itself, merely by cost savings in fuel.